Program Coordinator II

About the role

We are seeking a Program Coordinator II, who under general supervision, works collaboratively with departmental leadership to implement academic programs and manage marketing and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Academic Program Coordination (65%)
  • Coordinate the department’s graduate programs.
  • Support the Associate Department Head for Graduate Programs.
  • Assist with program assessments and program reviews.
  • Support the Graduate Program Committee.
  • Assist with course scheduling.
  • Assist with student outreach recruitment for graduate programs, including local or out‑of‑state events.
  • Collect and track data for various program platforms and internal applications.
  • Schedule travel and assist with logistics for graduate seminars.
  • Host seminar speakers.
  • Assist with logistics of the summer undergraduate research program and international field‑trip learning experiences.
  • Identify funding opportunities and assist with data and preparation for training grants.
  • Assist with career and professional development for undergraduate and graduate students, including coordinating Nutrition’s Career Club.
  • Coordinate graduate student needs.
• Marketing and Communications (30%)
  • Science communications.
  • Assist with web design for department programs and research labs.
  • Social media support for department.
  • Oversee design, content, and distribution of departmental communications.
  • Marketing and promotion of department programs.
  • Design branded items.
  • Assist with departmental events such as seminars, symposiums, and social gatherings.
• Other duties as required (5%).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least four (4) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a science‑related field or science communication, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of related experience in academic program coordination and/or marketing and science communications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Website design and management.
• Social media management skills.

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of statewide, national, and international constituents.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife.